Elective Work Placements (NOT Course Required)

Are you a student who has arranged to undertake a paid work placement or an unpaid work placement that is NOT required as part of a course or program? If yes, it is important that you fill out one of the forms below to qualify for the Carleton’s workplace insurance.

Step 1: The student is required to fill out the Unpaid Work Placement form or the Paid Work Placement/Misc form in order to obtain coverage.

Step 2: The student must send the completed form (i.e. digital or hard copy) by interoffice mail to the Office of Risk Management, 503 Robertson Hall or risk@carleton.ca no later than Oct. 15 (fall term), Feb. 15 (winter term) and June 15 (summer term).

Step 3: Prior to the paid/miscellaneous placement, the employer must fill out the Letter to Placement Employer form.

Step 4: The student should obtain health and safety training from their placement employer.

Step 5: Questions regarding the form or work placements that would qualify for this insurance coverage should be directed to the Office of Risk Management at risk@carleton.ca

Please note: This insurance coverage is subject to policy conditions and exclusions.

Please report any health and safety concerns related to unpaid work placements to your departmental coordinator/administrator and to the Office of Risk Management at risk@carleton.ca